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Support member of nobility on radio (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pier

'support member' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'nobility on radio' is the wordplay.
'nobility' becomes 'peer' (peer is a kind of nobility).
'on radio' shows a homophone (sound like).
'peer' is a homophone of 'PIER'.

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pier that I've seen before include "Platform built out from the shore, supported on piles" , "Platform out to sea" , "Promenade over water" , "Seaside structure" , "Load-bearing pillar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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